Argentina continues its World Cup title defense when facing Egypt in the round of 16 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium stadium, Atlanta City, USA.
A date with one of Switzerland or Colombia is the prize in the quarterfinal, but La Albiceleste can ill-afford any complacency in Atlanta having already been given an almighty scare in the knockout phase. Cabo Verde stunned Lionel Scaloni and his players, forcing extra time and making Argentina sweat in its eventual 3–2 victory. Despite a very favorable fixture list, there are no easy matches.
It was the first time Lionel Messi and Co. have been truly tested this summer, with routine wins over Algeria, Austria and Jordan in the group stage perhaps lulling them into a false sense of security. Egypt will seek to follow the blueprint laid out by Cabo Verde, although it was also pushed to extra time and eventually penalties in its own round of 32 clash with Australia.
The Pharaohs remain unbeaten at the tournament and are looking to make a first-ever quarterfinal, but the team knows perfection will be required to overcome a wily South American adversary. Egypt lost its only previous meeting with Argentina, defeated 2–0 during a friendly way back in 2008.
La Albiceleste faces another major test of its title-winning credentials, but can take encouragement from being overwhelming favorite for Tuesday’s all-or-nothing affair.
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